[3] As a high school student in 1912, Hoyt was offered a place on the U.S. Olympic team but turned down the chance.

"[3] His 9.8 time was equaled by Bill Carter of Chicago in 1914 but was not bettered until 1932 when Foy Draper of California ran 9.6.

[3] After graduating early from high school, Hoyt enrolled at Grinnell College where he set a world record in the 220-yard dash on a curved track at the 1916 Drake Relays.

[6] After his service in the Navy, Hoyt coached track at Grinnell College, where he trained Morgan Taylor, the first Olympic champion from Iowa.

[14] After leaving Yale, Hoyt lived in Woolstock, Iowa where he operated large farm holdings.